The Image staff muses on the culture of keeping up appearances

Yes, it's only Wednesday and on Thursday we dine on roasted fowl. But Friday -- Friday, we shop! Here are a few run-downs on Black Friday: Sometimes we can shop and get a massage. [L.A. Times] Some boutiques are having sales. [Huffington Post] Stylelist shares some beauty tips. [Stylelist] And Channel 11 offers a few tips on surviving the big day. [Fox 11]

-- In case you haven't come around yet to the idea that the world is turning in a different direction: Karl Lagerfeld is going to design a capsule collection for Macy's. [The Cut]

-- Rapper Nicki Minaj is about to show up on a lot of iPods (her new CD will be released Nov 26). But that's not all! She's paired with M.A.C. on a limited edition lipstick called "Pink Friday," which happens to be the name of her debut album. [People]